Kathy Reichs Reading Order
9 series · 58 books · Born July 7, 1948
Kathy Reichs is a renowned American author, forensic anthropologist, and academic known for her gripping crime fiction and meticulous attention to forensic detail. With an impressive catalog of 58 books spanning 9 series, her most notable works include the Temperance Brennan series and its various collections and spinoffs, such as Bones and the Tory Brennan (Virals) series. Active from 1997 to 2025, Reichs masterfully blends her expertise with storytelling, captivating readers in the realm of forensic mystery.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2004–2022)
Start with I'd Kill For That, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Bones Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Buried Deep 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Inside The Forensic Files of Dr Kathy Reichs 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Two Nights 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Temperance Brennan Series
Ongoing27 books (1997–2025)
Start with Déjà Dead, the first of 27 books in the Temperance Brennan series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Déjà Dead 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Death du Jour 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Deadly Decisions 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Fatal Voyage 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Grave Secrets 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Bare Bones 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Monday Mourning 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Cross Bones 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Break No Bones 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Bones to Ashes 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Devil Bones 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | 206 Bones 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Spider Bones / Mortal Remains 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Flash and Bones 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Bones Are Forever 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Bones in Her Pocket 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Bones ofthe Lost 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Bones Never Lie 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Swamp Bones 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Bones on Ice 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Speaking in Bones 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Conspiracy of Bones 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Bone Code 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Cold, Cold Bones 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The Bone Hacker 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Fire and Bones 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Evil Bones 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Temperance Brennan Collections Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Bone Collection 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Temperance Brennan Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Bones 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
The MatchUp Collection Series
Complete11 books (2017–2019)
Start with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Getaway(By: Lisa Scottoline,Nelson DeMille) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Honor & ...(By: C.J. Box,Sandra Brown) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Midnight Flame(By: Christopher Rice,Lara Adrian) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Dig Here(By: Charlaine Harris,Andrew Gross) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Faking a Murderer(With: Lee Child) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Footloose(By: Val McDermid,Peter James) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Past Prologue(By: Diana Gabaldon,Steve Berry) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Rambo on Their Minds(By: Gayle Lynds,David Morrell) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Short Story(By: Karin Slaughter,Michael Koryta) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Taking the Veil(By: J.A. Jance,Eric Van Lustbader) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tory Brennan (Virals) Series
Complete10 books (2009–2016)
Start with Shock, the first of 10 books in the Tory Brennan (Virals) series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kathy Reichs written?
- Kathy Reichs has written 58 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Kathy Reichs series?
- Here are the first books in Kathy Reichs's series: Anthologies: I'd Kill For That; Temperance Brennan: Déjà Dead; The MatchUp Collection: Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson); Tory Brennan (Virals): Shock.
- What order should I read Kathy Reichs's books?
- We recommend reading Kathy Reichs's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kathy Reichs still writing new books?
- Yes, Kathy Reichs has 1 ongoing series: Temperance Brennan.